RUBENS'S APARTMENT - AFTERNOONThe living room is now strewn with clothes; magazines, books, and CDs in their proper places, the coffee table is clean and shining, the sofa is free from socks and underwear, swept floors, and dust-free curtains. The noise of the washing machine indicates its operation.Rubens is sitting in the armchair wearing only a towel wrapped around his waist because Penha noticed that the black T-shirt and shorts he was wearing were reeking of mold. The guy is ashamed to be naked in front of a lady, but Penha is apparently a woman of fiber.He barely imagines that Penha is loving seeing Ricardo's best friend like that, naturally. And the clothes he wore weren't sooooooo dirty..."And then, you didn't just come to see me without clothes." Rubens teased, "I'm a dead man if he knows that, Penha.""Why are you so concerned about Ricardo?""You are a committed woman, remember that."Penha, indeed, was not in the mood to remember, "He barely talks to me... He barely wa
CLAUDIO'S TRAILER - DAYMonday. Cláudio is counting and separating the money received from Saturday and Sunday. Maximum capacity on opening day and excellent ticket sales on Sunday. The ticket agent informed him that he let a candid, simple, and charming girl pass by for free. Cláudio correctly concluded that it was Carina. Now he is separating the payment from his fellow travelers.The door opens and the same ticket agent enters. Claudio promptly separates some bundles of notes and hands him over."This is the payment for trapeze artists and tamers. You know how much it’s for each one.""How long do you intend to stay here, Mr. Reis? I was told that the neighborhood is new, but it already has a population that can earn a month's stay.""And with the affection of the residents... What happened to us thanks to the police... We have publicly forgiven the disturbed officer only increased their admiration for us. Maybe we will stay for more than a month. We will see."Cláudio kept a felin
MONICA'S LIVING ROOM - DAYMonica and Fábio hardly believe that Célio dared to ask if she wants to help him deliver the payment slips to the residents since she is with Fábio and ready to go out. Célio is more irritated by Fábio's presence.The boyfriend protests, "No, man, this can only be on purpose!""I just asked a question," Célio says seriously.Monica approaches her friend, "Célio, I'm socially dressed to go out. Fábio and I are going to another publisher. I need to focus on publishing my novel."Célio only understands Monica's side, "Ok, Monica, I didn't know. So, have good luck and have a good trip."Fábio, however, does not want to leave things as they are, "Hey, come back here, buddy! We need to define one thing: I realize that you have a lot of freedom in coming to my girlfriend's house."Célio weaves an ironic, mocking smile, "Above all, Fábio, Monica is my friend. I came here with the best of intentions. Since you are busy, I will look for the other friends, good morning
RHODIA AVENUE - DAYWellington and Annie are talking about her and her courtship with Jonas. He decides to calm her about his fears of the fans."Annie, don't pay too much attention to the cheerleaders. If it’s cheerleaders. Sometimes the person speaks without intending to hurt you.""But it hurts." Annie sighs wistfully, "Why don't people see that I love Jonas?""The question is reversed. People are not seeing that JONAS loves you."Annie suddenly stops and grabs Wellington's arm in despair, "No! That's a lie! He loves me so much, that's why he's jealous.""Well, I'm not into all the gossip, but I've been told that Jonas isn't being the gentleman he was when we were in high school.""He will be more petty and bitter if everyone points their bazookas at him." Annie walks away, upset. She definitely wants to protect her loved one."Annie, what do you expect from all this? I prefer to hear it from your mouth instead of trusting others."Annie regains some of her joviality in replying, "
CASSIO'S LIVING ROOM - DAYCássio informs Célio and Luis that he passed the interview for the supermarket. But, it seems that his friends were sad."Hey, guys, what are these grimaces? We should be celebrating!"Célio and Luis soon disguise and force joviality."What is it, Cássio? Of course, we are happy with you!" Célio says."It's just that we expected you to help us with these booklets, but..." Luis says. Cassio shakes his head in denial, amused by the two.He goes to Célio and takes some booklets for himself."Come on, the deal is tomorrow! This is going to be my farewell task.""Remember, Cassio, we are happy. Congratulations, you were looking forward to a job.""You can take it easy, Célio. You really are a friend."The three leave and Cassio closes the door.BAKERY CASCAISWellington buys the pieces of bread he needs and says goodbye to Jonas and Annie, winking at the last one, and leaves. Jonas realizes this and goes on questioning his girlfriend."Has the little black been t
STREETS - DAYLuis is handing out a payment slip to an elderly and kind lady. She thanks."Thank you very much, young man. We will finally collaborate with the police station, to protect us from harm." She finds Claudio among them, "And it was a noble and admirable gesture on your part to have forgiven our Chief Roldão, Mr. Reis.""Noble gesture? Any human being would have done that, madam. I just don't hold a grudge...""If all people did not hold a grudge... Much less what happened to you, they will even kill each other! Anyway, thank you, and have a good job! It’s very gratifying to see young people doing something useful instead of meddling in drugs or debauchery..."And the elderly lady walks into her house walking slowly, because of rheumatism.Luis approaches the others, "Yeah, it looks like we managed to contain the damage."Cassio speaks with some certain resentment, "Lucky for Roldão. If it were up to my parents, they would have brought the police down, or they would hunt Ro
GRANJA SQUARE - DAYCélio has finished distributing the booklets and is now returning to the Association. Luis and Cássio have already said goodbye. He is walking with Cláudio since the Association is on the same path."Célio, I was very worried about the reaction of your friend Cássio. He may seem tough, but having a gun pointed at his head is not an easy experience to forget. You are still young. You don't have thick skin like us.""Well, Seu Cláudio, he shows that he is not affected. I don't want to insist on the matter if he doesn't admit that he has a problem.""Okay, it may not be necessary to speak, but watch his actions. I intend to discuss this with the officer when we go to talk.""The police station is over there." Célio points in that direction with his finger."No, no, I'm going to prepare lunch and then rest in my trailer. See you around, Célio. And if you need help, you can look for me.""Thank you very much, Seu Cláudio."Cláudio and Célio say goodbye. When Cláudio lea
MALTHUS SNACK BAR - AFTERNOONAurélio mentally disapproves of Monica's stolen and adulterated book, especially with such an appealing cover. However, Fábio makes fun of him, thinking that Aurélio only bothered with the muscular guy on the cover.He calls the attention of his customer's boyfriend, "It's not just the shirtless guy, young man. Everything here is obscene, not just sexual. Regardless of the cover, what happened was a crime!"Monica tries to contain his spirits, "We have been informed, Seu Aurélio, that if I try to appeal in court, they will claim my failure to obtain the ISBN. And they are right."Fábio addresses Monica, "Yeah, my love, you were pasting those campaign posters to the police station, you could have seen those registers to protect the book. You need to focus on your career if you want to stand out."Aurélio is even less fond of Fábio. He pours sugarcane juice into a glass, just for Monica. Fábio doesn't even notice. Monica accepts the juice and drinks it. On